Telescope Radio: Live music night to return to Mills Observatory for second outing
- Andrew Batchelor
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
A new live music night has been announced for Mills Observatory, as the city’s landmark hilltop venue continues to blend science, sound and stargazing in an unusual after-dark setting.
Telescope Radio will return to the observatory on Saturday 7 February 2026, marking the second event in a growing series of music nights held inside the building.
The event follows a well-received debut in October, which introduced live electronic and ambient performances to the observatory’s intimate planetarium space.
The evening will run from 6.30pm until 10pm, with live music taking place inside the planetarium room.
Tickets cost £10 and are limited to just 30 people, reflecting the small, immersive nature of the venue and the focus on atmosphere rather than scale.
The line-up brings together three artists known for space-inspired and experimental sounds.
Tim Cross will perform a set built around drones, layered textures and hypnotic rhythms, while The Sound Rays return following their appearance at the first event with their kosmische-style grooves.
Miss Molly completes the line-up with a set drawing on cosmic cumbia and afro-latin influences.
While the music event itself is ticketed, the rest of Mills Observatory will remain open as normal throughout the evening.
Visitors can enter the building for free and take part in stargazing in the dome, with donations welcomed, making the night accessible to anyone who wants to enjoy the observatory without attending the concert.
Organisers have stressed that the live music is an optional extra rather than a replacement for the observatory’s usual offer.
The planetarium room will be transformed into an intimate live venue, while the wider building continues its role as a public space for astronomy and exploration.
The event forms part of Mills Observatory’s Dark Sky Season programme and reflects a wider push to use the historic site in new and creative ways.
By pairing live music with free stargazing, the organisers hope to attract new audiences while keeping the focus firmly on the stars above Dundee.
